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Fig. 9

Relative flux, normalized Stokes Q and U parameters, and polarization degree, simulated for a K1IV star with active latitudes at ±40° and a total spot coverage of 10% (solid lines). The same results for a random surface spot distribution are shown with dashed lines.
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